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The Poisoned Chalice

The Poisoned Chalice

1996•50m•Documentary
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The inside story of the often lethal impact of Europe on postwar British politics, told by both conspirators and victims.

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 9, 1996

Episodes

E150m

A Kind of Betrayal

Post-war Britain refuses to get drawn into European unity plans.

May 9, 1996

E250m

Fool's Mate

How Edward Heath secured Britain's membership in the Common Market.

May 16, 1996

E350m

Summit, Bloody Summit

Margaret Thatcher battles for Britain over the cost of belonging to the European Union. But she makes a series of mistakes that pave the way to the federalist Europe she is trying to prevent.

May 23, 1996

E450m

Nemesis

John Major's deal at Maastricht causes dissent within the Conservative Party.

May 30, 1996

Actors

Michael Elliott

Self - Presenter

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